2008 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · KM08 ADE

The February 2026 MOT at 184,772 miles recorded a pass with no defects, confirming current roadworthiness, and the maintenance trend appears stable after a series of earlier failures that have not recurred in the latest test. Over its 18‑year life the vehicle has accumulated roughly 10,265 miles per year, a rate typical for its class, with the most notable mileage jumps occurring between December 2015 and December 2016 (19,177 miles) and between January and February 2024 (8,829 miles), while the interval from December 2020 to January 2022 shows a slower accumulation of about 7,900 miles over 1.5 years. Recurring issues include persistent edge wear on all four tyres, slight play in the off‑side front wheel bearing, severe deterioration of the anti‑roll bar ball joint dust covers, and thin rear brake pads, all of which have been flagged in multiple tests from 2023 onward; the 2017 MOT also noted slight corrosion on the off‑side front brake pipe, indicating a pattern of component fatigue that should be examined closely. A buyer should therefore inspect tyre tread depth and alignment, test wheel bearing play, examine anti‑roll bar joints and suspension bushes for wear, verify brake disc and pad condition, and look for any structural rust on the chassis and brake lines, as these items have repeatedly appeared in the record and represent the most likely sources of future failure.